FS: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo 124.133 $6000

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Hellelfenbein _ Ivory (european taxi color, except more clear and bright)
275k mi fully documented car.
VIN: WDBEB33D9HA383747
Vehicle Location: Denver, CO (since spring 2013, most of life spent in AZ and Southern California).
One of the strongest running 124.133s -I've ever had/driven. I just bought another vehicle, so no longer need the benz. I've had it since 1999/2000, got from Shelly Motors MB in Long Beach CA, it was traded in by original owner, so I'm the second.

In good exterior condition
In fair to good interior MB TEX interior (palamino)
in very good to excellent mechanical condition

I'm going to list the repairs and upgrades below, but I'm sure there are more.

Recent repairs include:
R&R cylinder head
replace injectors
rebuild injection pump
replaced timing chain, tensioner, etc.
replaced master cylinder, flushed system
rebuild transmission
replaced motor mounts.

replaced ac push buttons
porcupine
fuel lines
fuel linkages
tank strainer



Upgrades:
11 blade fan with updated clutch
late-model water pump
16 inch C L K seven spoke alloy wheels
500E front and rear brakes with porterfield R4S pads
euro headlights with vacuum adjust kit



I'm currently working on getting some updated pictures, and I'll upload those once available.

Here is a pic of when it was previously lowered.

What's the cylinder head casting number?

Sixto
87 300D - worth $600 in comparison

I'd have to check into it. I'm out of town at the moment. Didn't you just sell yours? You want another one.

I sold about a year ago the one I got from Jeremy. The one I kept is old and tired and I'm ready for another one. The next one will be a 94-95 even if not a Diesel so I can enjoy the upgrades. gsxr has me sold on an E420 but I'm already dangerous with 143 HP

Sixto
87 300D

Nice looking car!
My '87 300D has the 500E brake upgrade with Porterfield R4S pads (thanks to gsxr for that!) and I can attest to the added value of that combo = Priceless when you need to stop!
If I were selling my '87 I would ask $8K with the realization that most folks can't see paying that, but its a lot of car. And the last of no-smog test required diesels (in Calif anyways) that doesn't rely heavily on electronics and are relatively easy to work on.
dieseldiehard

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'95 E320 Wagon my favorite road car. '99 E300D wolf in sheeps body, '87 300D Sportline suspension, '79 300TD w/ 617.952 engine at 367,750 and counting!

The last year for Diesels with no smog check requirement in California is '97, not '87. Our '97 Suburban TD flies under the radar. MB Diesels got more complex in the '90s but the 90-93 2.5s are easily 'decomplexed,' again thanks to gsxr. Lack of turbo in 95-97 is an acquired taste

I think eBay is your best bet to get over $5000 for it.

Sixto
87 300D

Sorry temporary dyslexia 2-5-7 k miles

any takers? or time to take it to ebay/autotrader,etc?

I doubt you'd get more than 5 from a member on here.


Just for comparison I paid 3800 for my 91-300D
At 240k my 300D (91) needed new rear end bits. The previous owner completely redid the front end. At 275k I suspect it might not be terribly far off unless it has been done already

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Check here for compatibility, diagnostics, and availability!

(4/11/2020: Hi Everyone! I am still taking orders and replying to emails/PMs/etc, I appreciate your patience in these crazy times. Stay safe and healthy!)


82 300SD 145k
89 420SEL 210k
89 560SEL 118k
90 300SE 262k RIP 5/25/2010
90 560SEL 154k
91 300D 2.5 Turbo. 241k
93 190E 3.0 235k
93 300E 195k

Yeah, the suspension has been replaced before. Notice the RDMTEK camber plates :-)

Here are more pics taken about a week ago

1987_Mercedes_300D_Turbo_124133_Ivory_YellowBenz Photos by omegabenz | Photobucket
password: 124133

You should definitely list that in your ad! Those are good selling points!

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Cruise Control not working? Send me PM or email (jamesdean59@gmail.com). I might be able to help out.
Check here for compatibility, diagnostics, and availability!

(4/11/2020: Hi Everyone! I am still taking orders and replying to emails/PMs/etc, I appreciate your patience in these crazy times. Stay safe and healthy!)


82 300SD 145k
89 420SEL 210k
89 560SEL 118k
90 300SE 262k RIP 5/25/2010
90 560SEL 154k
91 300D 2.5 Turbo. 241k
93 190E 3.0 235k
93 300E 195k

Did the pics come up for you? Someone said they didn't so I updated the above post with a password. Thanks for the suggestions!

Ah yes. they did i had to enter the password before they were private.

__________________
Cruise Control not working? Send me PM or email (jamesdean59@gmail.com). I might be able to help out.
Check here for compatibility, diagnostics, and availability!

(4/11/2020: Hi Everyone! I am still taking orders and replying to emails/PMs/etc, I appreciate your patience in these crazy times. Stay safe and healthy!)


82 300SD 145k
89 420SEL 210k
89 560SEL 118k
90 300SE 262k RIP 5/25/2010
90 560SEL 154k
91 300D 2.5 Turbo. 241k
93 190E 3.0 235k
93 300E 195k

I listed it on ebay now. I still hope it goes to one of you guys!

Mercedes-Benz : 300-Series 300D Turbo diesel in Mercedes-Benz | eBay Motors

Working eBay link:
Mercedes-Benz : 300-Series 300D Turbo diesel in Mercedes-Benz | eBay Motors

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